One of the reasons
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Chapter 4: The truth is told.
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*In the diner the next day*.
Daisy: Hi Luke.
Luke: Hi.
Daisy: Where's Jess?
Luke: He went to register you into the school. Do you want some breakfast?
Daisy: Yes, eggs, bacon, pancakes, coffee, with a cup of orange juice. Please.
Luke: You sure can eat.
Daisy: Hey Luke.
Luke: Yeah?
Daisy: Remember we told you we were planning on getting Jess and
Rory back together?
Luke: Yeah.
Daisy: Can you help us?
Luke: Let me think. Ummm… no.
Daisy: Please. You just got to let me do some things around the diner.
Luke: Like what?
Daisy: Playing music.
Luke: No!
Daisy: Oh, come on Luke.
Luke: No.
Daisy: Please.
Luke: no.
Daisy: Pretty please. I'll give you a cookie.
Luke: You're not going to give up, are you?
Daisy: I never give up. So basically if you keep saying no, I'll keep bothering you.
Luke: Fine. Here's your breakfast.
Daisy: Thank you. Do you still want the cookie?
Luke: No.
Daisy: alrighy then.
*Lorelai walks into the diner.*
Lorelai: Hey. (A/n Rory is at Lane's)
Luke & daisy: Hi.
Lorelai: Blueberry pancakes and coffee please. *Luke leaves*.
Daisy: so what's your plan?
Lorelai: Today is Friday, right?
Daisy: Right.
Lorelai: that means Rory and I have to go to my parent's house for dinner tonight. And the two of you are coming too.
Daisy: how exactly are we going to get there?
Lorelai: You guys are going to give us a ride there.
Daisy: Ok, now I'm just confused.
Lorelai: I'm going to pretend that the car doesn't work. So, then I'll call Luke and tell him to make Jess give us a ride. And since I have so many gifts for my parents, you are going to have to help us bring the stuff in. Then I'll say that you guys should stay because you're going to have to come back and pick us up anyways.
Daisy: Doesn't Rory have a car?
Lorelai: Uhhh, yeah. I'll just tell Rory that Sookie borrowed my car and that her car isn't working.
Daisy: Risky, but it can work. I was thinking we should play music that describes them.
Lorelai: cool.
Daisy: Luke even agreed to let us play music in the diner.
Lorelai: You're joking right?
Daisy: Nope. But I think it had to do withy the fact that I wouldn't leave him alone. I even offered to give him a cookie, but he didn't want it. But at least he agreed.
*Luke comes back with Lorelai's food*.
Lorelai: did you actually agree to help us?
Luke: I'm just letting you guys do stuff around the diner.
Lorelai: Why that is very thoughtful of you Lukey.
Luke: First of all, Daisy wouldn't leave me alone until I said yes, and second don't call me Lukey.
Lorelai: But you know you like it.
Luke: Whatever.
*He walks away. Jess walks into the diner*.
Jess: hey.
Daisy: Hi. So, I'm in.
Jess: Yup.
Daisy: And you-
Jess: Yes I did everything right. Trust me.
Daisy: Ok. *whispering to lorelai*. I'll see you tonight.
Lorelai: Ok.
Daisy: Jess, I'm going to the library.
Jess: bye.
*Later that night*
Lorelai: Rory, can you get the gift in the kitchen. I'll go start the car.
*Lorelai runs to the car and sits in it. She then called to Rory*.
Lorelai: Rory, the car won't start!
Rory: Where's your car?
Lorelai: Sookie had to borrow it.
Rory: Now what?
Lorelai: I'll go call Luke. I'll be right back.
Rory: why don't you use your cell phone?
Lorelai: *Trying think of a lie* because…. I forgot in the jeep.
Rory: Then just use- *But before Rory gets to finish, Lorelai runs back into the house*.
Lorelai: *to herself* that was close. *She calls Luke*
Luke: Luke's.
Lorelai: HI Luke. I need a favor.
Luke: What is it Lorelai?
Lorelai: Can you make Jess give us a ride to my parents' house?
Luke: What about your car?
Lorelai: Sookie has it.
Luke: What about Rory's car?
Lorelai: I told her it wasn't working.
Luke: You mean you lied to her?
Lorelai: yes.
Luke: so her car really works?
Lorelai: Yes.
Luke: This is part the plan, huh?
Lorelai: Wow! You are really smart. Are you going to ask Jess?
Luke: Yeah, he'll be right there.
Lorelai: Thank you Lukey. *She hangs up before he says anything. She walks back outside*.
Rory: what did he say?
Lorelai: he's sending Jess over.
Rory: Jess?
Lorelai: Yeah, why?
Rory: Nothing.
Lorelai: Ror that nothing meant something.
Rory: Mom, no it didn't.
Lorelai: Rory?
Rory: Hmm?
Lorelai: Do you still like Jess?
Rory: No, of course not.
Lorelai: Are you sure?
Rory: Yes. Very sure. Oh, look he's here. That was fast.
Lorelai: Yup. Let's get the stuff out of the car.
*Jess and Daisy get out of the car*.
Jess: I don't know why you wanted to come.
Daisy: Because I love spending time with you.
Lorelai: Hi guys.
Jess: Do you need help?
Lorelai: Yes please.
*they put everything in the car, and drive off. Daisy keeps playing with the stereo.*
Jess: Will you stop doing that?
Daisy: You are such a temper head. The White Stripes, I love them
*the song I just don't know what to so with myself comes on*.
I just don't know what to do with myself, I don't know what to do with myself, planning everything for two, doing everything with you, and now that were through, I just don't know what to do
I just don't know what to do with myself, I don't know what to do with myself, movies only make me sad, parties make me feel as bad, cause I'm not with you, I just don't know what to do, like a summer rose, needs the sun and rain, I need your sweet love, to beat love away
Daisy: I love this song. Don't you just love this song Jess? I know I do.
*They finally reach the house*
Lorelai: Can guys help us take the stuff in?
Jess: sure.
*they all go up to the door. Lorelai rings the bell*
Maid: Hello I'm Carmen. Please come in.
Emily: Hello girls how are you- I didn't know you were brining company.
Jess: We're not staying. We just dropped then off, and helped them bring the stuff in.
Emily: Oh.
Daisy: *she whispers to Jess* Jess, I need to use the bath room.
Jess: You're gonna have to wait until we get back to the diner.
Daisy: But I really have to go.
Jess: Well ask.
Daisy: Ask for me.
Jess: NO.
Daisy: please.
Jess: no.
Daisy: please.
Jess: NO.
Daisy: ugh, fine. *she turns to Emily*. Mrs. Gilmore, do you mind if I could use the bathroom? I'll completing understand if no.
Emily: Don't be silly, of course you can use the bathroom. Carmen can you please show-
Daisy: My name is Daisy.
Emily: Daisy to the bathroom.
Daisy: Thank you. I'll be right back Jess. *She follows the maid*.
Emily: You know her?
Jess: I'm her guardian. *Richard walks into the room*.
Richard: Hello everyone. *He then sees jess*. You brought company?
Jess: NO, I just dropped them off. I'm waiting for someone in the bathroom.
Richard: Oh. Rory, I have a book that might interest you. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.
Jess: Brave new world, that's a very interesting book.
Richard: You've read it before?
Jess: Yes.
Rory: Yeah grandpa, Jess loves to read.
Richard: Who's your favorite?
Jess: I really like Hemingway.
Richard: He is very talented. But Rory isn't very fond of him.
Rory: I am not fond of him.
Jess: That means you don't know real talent.
Rory: You shouldn't be talking. You don't like Ayn Rand.
Richard: You don't like? How come?
Jess: She's just an insane, political lover.
*Daisy comes back and sees the book*.
Daisy: ooo, brave new world.
Richard: and who are you?
Daisy: I'm Daisy. I'm here with Jess he's my guardian.
Richard: Well, nice to meet you.
Daisy: You to Mr. Gilmore.
Jess: Well, we should go now.
Lorelai: No, you can't go!!! *she yelled*
Jess: Why?
Lorelai: Because we're going to need a ride home.
Jess: I'll come back.
Richard: I agree with Lorelai, you should stay for dinner. Right Emily?
Emily: Right. *With a forced smile*.
Jess: Are you sure?
Emily: Yes. Now, let's all go to the table.
*They all sit down and start to eat*.
Richard: SO, Jess what do you do?
Lorelai: *whispering to Rory*. You're not even dating him, and he still asks questions.
*Both Lorelai and Rory are scared on what Jess might say*.
Jess: Well, to be honest with you, sir, (A/n: remember Jess is a changed man) I only help my uncle with his diner. You see I never really taught why I should have an education.
Richard: How is that?
Lorelai: Dad!
Richard: I'm just asking why.
Rory: But you don't need to dig into his personal life.
Richard: I'm just curious on what kind of person he is. I mean, aren't
the two of you dating?
Rory & Jess: We're not dating.
Richard: Oh. I'm for jumping to conclusions like that Jess.
Jess: It's ok. And to answer your question, I just never had the support I needed. Even when I moved to Stars Hollows, and I found that people to believe in me, I couldn't seem to change.
*Both Lorelai and Rory are looking at jess, as if he was a different person*.
Daisy: But…
Jess: But I moved to California for a little while where I received my GED.
Richard: don't you want to attend college?
Jess: I never thought about it, but if I did I wouldn't be able to afford it.
Richard: If you want to attend college, I would be glad to help.
Jess: That's not necessary.
Richard: Think about it. Plus you seem like a very bright boy.
Jess: Thank you.
Lorelai: Rory, I'm scared. This isn't the Jess we know. Maybe he's been brainwashed! *She gasps*
Emily: Lorelai, for once can you please act your own age.
*Lorelai holds back laughter*.
Richard: How old are you Daisy?
Daisy: I'm 14.
Emily: So you're just entering high school?
Daisy: Yes.
Richard: Have you been thinking about colleges?
Daisy: I have. I've been thinking about Stanford and Yale.
*Richard and Emily's eyes both widen when they hear her say Yale*.
Lorelai: I knew that was gonna happen.
Richard: Why those two schools?
Daisy: Those two are very good schools. And I know I'll succeed in one of them.
Richard: I attended Yale myself, and Rory is about to start there.
Daisy: So I've heard. You should be very proud.
Richard: We all are.
Emily: How come you live with Jess?
Daisy: *Looking at her hands* My mom was dying of cancer, so she asked Jess to be my guardian.
Emily: Sorry. I guess we are digging into your personal life.
Daisy: It's ok. *Everyone is silent for a moment*.
Lorelai: Hey mom, can I name my food?
Emily: Lorelai you are so immature.
Lorelai: But you know you just love my immaturity.
*They continue eating and talk about books, to school, and being introduced to Lorelai's food. Now they are leaving*.
Emily: Lorelai that boy, Jess, is not that bad of a person. He's changed since the last time I met him.
Lor: you're not the only one surprised. *Richard is talking to Jess*.
Richard: it was a pleasure to meet you
Jess: Same here.
Richard: And I would like it if you would join us for dinner again. Right Emily?
Emily: Right. You and daisy.
Jess: Thank you.
Rory: bye. *They leave. Once they're out side Lorelai pinches Jess' arm*.
Jess: Ow. What was that for?
Lor: I was just making sure you were real.
Rory: Were you totally serious back there?
Jess: Yeah. Your grandpa is a very interesting person. *Rory pinches him too*. Ow. Now why did you do that?
Rory: I wanted to make sure you were real too.
Jess: Big surprise I am. *They all get into the car. Jess starts driving*.
Rory: are you going to think about college?
Jess: I don't know.
Rory: You should.
Lor: I agree. *Jess just shrugs. Then Daisy pinches Jess*.
Jess: What is it 'Pinch Jess Day'?
Daisy: No, it just looked fun when they did it.
*Rory and Lorelai both giggle. Daisy starts to play with the stereo again*.
Jess: Are you gonna start that again?
Daisy: I'm just looking for the right song. *The song Guns of Brixton by The Clash comes on.*.
Rory: Good choice.
Daisy: Yup. You got to love The Clash. *They soon arrive at the diner*. I'm gonna go to the bathroom.
Jess: her and her bladder.
Luke: hey jess?
Jess: Yeah?
Luke: Why did Daisy want to move?
Lor: Daisy's the one who wanted to move?
Jess: Yup. Once everyone found out about her mom having cancer, they treated her like glass. Her friends were getting mad at her for not going to practice or hanging out with them. Everything was going shitty for her.
Lor: SO none of her friends knew about her mom?
Jess: Nope.
Rory: So she lost all her friends?
Jess: yup
Luke: That sucks. *No one notices that Daisy has been listening to the conversation*.
Daisy: Yup, it does suck, but don't worry I'll live.
Jess: Daisy.
Daisy: Hi jess. Are you telling stories? Maybe later we can sit around a fire and sing songs. Why did you tell them Jess? *He doesn't answer* I'm waiting for an answer Jess! Come on answer me!
*Everyone in the diner is looking at them*.
Jess: Daisy calm down.
Daisy: Calm down?! How can I calm down when you promised not to tell anyone!
Jess: Let's talk about this upstairs. Go up, I'm be right there.
Daisy: Fine! *She storms up the stairs*.
Jess: Can you guys not tell anyone about what I told you? *they all nod*. Thanks, I'll be right back. *he goes upstairs*. Daisy?
Daisy: How could you?! Do you want me to get the dictionary out and define secret for you?!
Jess: Daisy stop yelling. Look-
Daisy: Let me guess 'I'm sorry'. Do you know why I didn't want people to this? It's because I knew they would try to comfort me, and then they'll treat me like some breakable thingy. Every second all I would hear will be 'are you ok'.
Jess: Luke wanted to hear.
Daisy: and what did you ask Lorelai and Rory if they wanted to know too?
Jess: They were sitting with us. Plus they won't tell anyone. I trust Rory.
Daisy: That's why we came here, isn't it?
Jess: What?
Daisy: Rory. I know you said she was one of the reasons, but I think she's all of the reasons.
Jess: That's not true.
Daisy: I think it is. You are in love with her.
Jess: That's enough. *And by the look on his face, she knows she should stop*.
Daisy: Sorry that was uncalled for.
Jess: I'm sorry.
Daisy: I know. I'm still mad though.
Jess: I know.
Daisy: I'll be in my room. Goodnight.
Jess: goodnight. *Jess goes back downstairs*.
Luke: Is everything ok?
Jess: a little. She'll still be mad tomorrow, but she'll get over it.
Lor: We won't tell anyone.
Rory: We promise.
Jess: Thanks.
Lor: We should go.
Rory: Bye.
Lor: See you guys in the morning. *They leave*.
Jess: Want me to help you close up?
Luke: Sure.
Jess: Thanks Luke.
Luke: For what?
Jess: Letting us live with you.
Luke: Your family. Jess?
Jess: What?
Luke: Do you like Rory?
Jess: You can say that. *And the tone in his voice, Luke can tell he doesn't want to talk about it*.
Luke: at least I know the truth.
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A/n: I'm sorry I took forever to write this chapter. I know it's long. But reveiws please. But nothing harsh. Bye!! :
